Eating more beans, lentils, chickpeas, tofu, and other soy foods could be a surprisingly powerful way to fight high blood pressure. A major analysis of studies from around the world found that people ...

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Eating legumes and soy products daily was linked to a lower risk of high blood pressure. A large side of beans and a small serving of soy foods like tofu or edamame daily could support heart health.